Melanie Kinross

I am available for in-person sessions in Shoreham or zoom sessions, weekdays from 9am, and some evenings at 6pm. 

Daytime sessions are £65, from 6pm sessions are £70.

I am registered with BUPA, AXA and AVIVA.

Concessionary rates can be discussed.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, lost, anxious, or depressed, you might find that counselling can help. I can offer a safe and supportive therapeutic space in which we can explore the things which might be holding you back from living the life you want to live. Seeking help can be a big step, but rarely one that you will regret.

I have experience with many presentations: anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, eating disorders, and many others. 

I can work with children, young people and adults. My experience is as follows:

Children and young people

I have worked as a Schools Counsellor in several Primary and Secondary schools in West Sussex for 12 years, but now also offer private work over the phone, zoom or facetime. I have found that children aged around 10 years and upwards can work well with me online, younger than that really needs to be face to face.

Adults

I have worked in a local University, through an Employee Assistance Programme, through insurance and in private practice with adults.

I have completed the 3 year Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy training, and can discuss whether treatment using this model - which is often more intense and directive - might be suitable.

Find me on www.pebblebeachcounselling.co.uk, or e mail me on melkinross@gmail.com

Hourly sessions are charged at £65 for daytime appointments and £70 after 6pm.

I can work long or short term, and usually suggest weekly meetings but fortnightly can also be useful. The foundations of my work are psychodynamic, and I draw from Attachment theory to help understand how relationship patterns emerge and grow.

I offer a kind, curious attitude which is challenging enough to promote growth but empathic enough to stay real and safe.

Working online has opened up new opportunities for therapy - it is now easier to access and presents more of a level playing field. We can all be in comfort while we work.

I can discuss the work with you initially for free in a phone call before a commitment is made.

We can discuss the presenting issue, and get an idea about how many counselling sessions might be necessary.

I will be curious about what brings you to therapy now, when and why your difficulties started and what a successful outcome will look like.

In the first therapy session we will formulate your treatment goals, and start to identify your current problems which are holding you back. I will ask about your family and cultural background, and will be interested in your history, as well as why you have decided to seek help now.

I offer one to one supervision on zoom or face to face. This would cost £55 per hour, or £75 per 1.5 hours.

I can offer a group supervision for 4 people, meeting fortnightly for 1.5 hours, on a Friday afternoon, depending on uptake. We would meet face to face or on zoom. This would cost £25 per person, paid one month in advance.

I supervise Counsellors from a variety of modalities (not CBT), and my training was in psychodynamic counselling with children and adolescents.

I CAN work with trainees and qualified clinicians, working with children, adolescents and adults.

I have an BPS Approved Certificate in Clinical Supervision: 

This means I have successfully completed full training programme of the BPS Approved Certificate in Clinical Supervision consisting of: Essential Supervision Skills; Interactive Online Exam; Advanced Supervision Skills Course; Final Assignment plus full Supervision for Supervisors record and achieved SDS Accreditation in Clinical Supervision Level 4 (Clinical Proficiency). 

I have regular Supervision for Supervision.

In Supervision we will pay attention to the following 3 aspects of your clinical practice:

DEVELOPMENTAL: Development of supervisee’s practice, skills, knowledge, insight and confidence

STANDARDS COMPLIANCE: Helping the supervisee to ensure their practice is of an appropriate standard, safe, and that key benchmarks are met

SUPPORTIVE: Holding/containing supervisee, giving emotional support and encouragement

In a group practice, we will allocate the time equally among group members, and give space for feedback from each group member as well as myself. Group supervision can be a very rich experience.

In our first session we would discuss what you need to get from Supervision, and where you are in your Counselling journey. We will include your organisational requirements, frequency and how you see yourself and your work.

I will also discuss my expectations as we go into a supervisory relationships in terms of preparation for sessions and paperwork.